Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC
Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker — Amputations — CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
| Employer | Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC | Report ID | 2022109551 |
| Address | 232 East 8th St | City, State ZIP | CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 45601 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Structural elements, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.32000, -82.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pushing a cart full of cores when the cart struck an expansion joint on the floor. The employee's right ring finger was caught between a steel I-beam and the cart, resulting in a fingertip amputation.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2022, a worker at Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC in CHILLICOTHE, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by rolling object or equipment being pushed by injured worker, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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